Health Disparities Grants

Last updated October 14, 2026

Grantable tracks 872 active health disparities grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 33 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 491 list an award amount, with a median of $75K.

Grants tracked: 872; from 579 funders
Median award: $75K; middle half $20K–$250K
Total listed funding: $173.7M; across 491 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 16; 44 with a published date

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Health Service RFP (Request for Proposals) - Community Health Center The Alliance for Health Equity · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alliance for Health Equity invites proposals from non-profit, community-based health centers to deliver comprehensive integrated healthcare services in Greater Coatesville.	Not published	Varies
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: Community Impact Grants United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $500K The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas offers Community Impact Grants aimed at supporting organizations excelling in Education, Income, and Health sectors.	Not published	$30K – $500K
Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) Grant King County Parks · Foundation Not published · $15K – $250K The Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) promotes access to parks and recreational facilities in underserved communities, aiming to reduce health disparities.	Not published	$15K – $250K
Community Engagement Grant Advancing Cancer Treatment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Walmart Foundation: Concept Note WAL-Mart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Program-related concept notes are only accepted for the Healthier Food for All focus area. There are no deadlines.	Not published	Varies
Impact Las Vegas Grant Program Impact Las Vegas Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Impact Las Vegas Grant Program provides substantial funding to nonprofits in Southern Nevada, focusing on initiatives that enhance culture, education, environment, family, and health.	Not published	$100K
GMF: Cycle 3 - Project Support Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's GMF: Cycle 3 - Project Support offers grants up to $50,000 per year for three years, targeting projects that promote arts, culture, and racial equity.	Not published	Up to $50K
Microbiome Collective Research Grants Food Allergy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies First-of-its-kind, multimillion-dollar, multi-institution framework creating a shared research infrastructure where teams share data and co-develop hypotheses tested from bottom-up (controlled lab studies) and top-down (human trials).	Not published	Varies
Hahn Home Fund Competitive Grant Cycle York County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds innovative solutions addressing barriers to healthy aging for seniors	Not published	Varies
AlohaCare Charitable Donations Grant Alohacare · Foundation Not published · Varies AlohaCare Charitable Donations is open for applications for 2026, focusing on improving the health and well-being of Hawaiʻi’s underserved populations.	Not published	Varies
Health Access Grants Virginia Health Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K Most VHCF grants work to increase access to healthcare for uninsured Virginians and those who live in areas with limited access to care.	Not published	$10K – $200K
Van Beuren Foundation: Capacity Grants Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our grant making priorities focus on the impact we aspire to make in the community. Aquidneck Island and Newport County remain at the center of our work.	Not published	Varies
The Musician Health & Services Program Grant The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Musician Health & Services Program, funded by The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust, provides essential support for professional musicians facing financial hardships due to medical or mental health issues.	Not published	Varies
Food as Medicine Grant Elevance Health Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Impact 100 Atlanta Grant IMPACT100 Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Atlanta is a philanthropic initiative led by a diverse group of women aiming to create a sustainable impact in Metro Atlanta through collective funding.	Not published	$100K
BCBSM Foundation: Catalyst Fund Grant Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation for Expanding Health Care Access · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The BCBSM Foundation's Catalyst Fund Grant offers non-renewable grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts-based community organizations focused on enhancing health access for low-income and marginalized residents.	Not published	Up to $8K
Gilead Latin America & Caribbean Grants Gilead Sciences, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Gilead Latin America & Caribbean Grants support community-driven healthcare initiatives aimed at vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
AF-AOSSM Shoulder Arthritis Think Tank Research Program RFP Arthritis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AF-AOSSM Shoulder Arthritis Think Tank Research Program This Request for Proposals (RFP) invites applications for investigator-initiated clinical research proposals to study interventions to stop or slow the development and progression of…	Not published	Varies
Collective Abundance Grant Healthierhere · Foundation Not published · $48K – $1M	Not published	$48K – $1M
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Grant Metropolitan State College of Denver Alumni Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.9M – $6M	Not published	$1.9M – $6M
HRSA Public Health Scholarship Program (PHSP) Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science · Foundation Not published · $1.4M The PHSP funds support tuition costs and educational supplies for public health students pursuing degrees at CDU. The award also funds a part-time PHSP Project Manager position to support student placement and job placement efforts.	Not published	$1.4M
nccPA Health Foundation: Empower Grant nccPA Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The nccPA Health Foundation's Empower Grant supports Board Certified PAs and PA students in improving health equity through funding up to $5,000 for innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
AMGA Bridge Award American Medical Group Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bridge Award honors AMGA member organizations that are bridging the gap between research and practice through outstanding, sustainable improvements in care stemming from an AMGA research initiative.	Not published	Varies
Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation Grant Avery-Fuller-Welch Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As of August 2024, grant applications are by invitation only._ Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation provides grants that allow low-income families with children in need of supportive, remedial therapy to have access to those…	Not published	Varies

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About health disparities grants

Health disparities grants fund work to close gaps in health outcomes across racial, ethnic, geographic, and income lines. The CDC's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program is a flagship federal source, with NIH and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation also funding research and community programs focused on health equity. These grants typically support culturally tailored prevention, community partnerships, and applied research into the causes of inequity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do health disparities grants award?

Of the 872 health disparities grants Grantable lists as of October 14, 2026, 491 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $75K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $250K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most health disparities grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (33), State of New Jersey Department of Health (17), The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (11), The Colorado Health Foundation (9), and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (7). In all, 579 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are health disparities grants due?

Of 872 grants listed, 16 accept applications on a rolling basis, 44 have a published upcoming deadline, 135 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 677 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% fall in October–December.

What grants are available to address health disparities?

Funding supports culturally appropriate prevention programs, community health initiatives, and research into the social and structural drivers of health gaps. The CDC's REACH program funds local programs that use proven strategies to reduce chronic-disease disparities, while NIH funds health-disparities and health-literacy research. Many grants emphasize community partnership and measurable reductions in outcome gaps.

Who funds health equity and disparities work?

The CDC is a central federal funder through REACH, which awards state and local health departments, tribes, universities, and community-based organizations. NIH funds disparities-focused research, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds health-equity research and programs, including community-driven research it has supported in partnership with other funders. Eligible applicants for many of these programs include nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and tribal entities.

Does this funding support research, programs, or both?

Both. Some funders, like NIH, emphasize research that explains why disparities exist and what interventions work, while programs like the CDC's REACH fund the delivery of community-based prevention. Foundations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fund a mix of research and on-the-ground community work. Matching your proposal to a funder's specific emphasis is key to a competitive application.

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